Top 100 pink wines of Madeira
Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Madeira of Madeira as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Madeira and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Madeira
The wine region of Madeira is located in the region of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Blandy's or the Domaine Blandy's produce mainly wines natural sweet, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madeira are Verdelho, Sercial and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madeira often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of butterscotch, salt or roasted almonds.
In the mouth of Madeira is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness. We currently count 47 estates and châteaux in the of Madeira, producing 340 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Madeira go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, appetizers and snacks or beef.
News from the vineyard of Madeira
Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Port and Sherry importers incensed by UK duty tax plans
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
Azores to get own regional vine and wine institute
The creation of an Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho dos Açores (IVVA), with headquarters in the island of Pico, follows the remarkable qualitative growth that the Archipelago of the Azores’ wine industry has been experiencing over the past decade. ‘People are excited about growing fruit and making wine here. There are about 300 growers producing their own fruit and a lot of small “garage” producers are starting. Some of them have worked and trained with us and are now making very interesting wines, ...